Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Operator Super League, ILeaguehappily welcomed the rumors of the arrival of the players Indonesian National Team from abroad.
ILeague Operations Director, Asep Saputra, linked rumors about the transfer of players from Europe to Indonesia with an increase in the value of the competition.
“From ILeague’s response, the registration period will open on January 10. Yes, looking at each club, if that’s true, overall value “competition is certainly increasing,” said Asep.
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Maarten and Joey are currently quite heavily rumored to be joining Persib Bandung. There has been no official statement from the defending champion of the Indonesian football competition.
Maarten currently still has the status of FC Dallas goalkeeper and has a contract until December 2026. Meanwhile, Joey is still contracted to wear the Lommel SK uniform until June 2026.
Currently, Persib already has Thom Haye and Eliano Reijnders, two Indonesian national team players who were also brought in from Europe at the start of last season.
Maung Bandung carried out a major squad overhaul at the start of the season because they were preparing for this season which was packed with matches on the Asian stage and local leagues.
Almost halfway through the season, coach Bojan Hodak has indicated that he will release several players.
Apart from Thom and Eliano, in the Super League there are also Rafael Struick at Dewa United and Jordi Amat at Persija Jakarta. Just like Thom and Eliano, Rafael and Jodri, who have experience playing in Europe, are often chosen for the Indonesian national team.
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